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The Top Five Countries to Move to in 2022
Now that restrictions are being eased, more and more people are realising that their dreams of moving abroad can become a reality.
Hamiltons offer Canada removals as well as commercial and domestic moving packages to many other countries across the world. Here we look at countries that are predicted to be popular destinations for expats – particularly British ones – in 2022.
Canada
Many people are interested in moving to Canada, above, because of its political and economic stability, stunning scenery and an outdoorsy lifestyle , and tolerance (women make up almost half the country’s workforce – a global record). There are also expected to be lots of jobs available once the pandemic is over.
Canada also ranked 14th in the World Happiness Index – compiled from data supplied by polling group Gallup by the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and which looks at areas such as life expectancy, income and trust both in Government as well as their fellow citizens.
The country is home to half a million Britons, and is also popular with expats from across the world. And, with English the major language, getting settled in will be much easier than in many other countries.
New Zealand
International relocation experts MoveHub have put New Zealand top of their annual list of countries to move to. This is partly down to its strict coronavirus response, which largely kept Covid-19 at bay. The country, which was 9th in the World Happiness Index, is also well known for its liberal attitudes, particularly on racial and gender equality issues.
New Zealand is home to a quarter of a million British expats, so the social scene and the language won’t create any problems.
Switzerland
Is predicted to be popular because it is expected to bounce back strongly from the pandemic. In part because the country is very stable politically and has a thriving financial sector. Switzrland, which ranked 3rd in the World Happiness Index, also scores well for universal healthcare. English is widely spoken, and there are more than 45,000 British expats in the country.
The Netherlands
Like a number of countries in this list, the Netherlands is expected to recover from the pandemic well, with employment levels in particular expected to increase markedly later in the year. The country, which ranked 5th in the World Happiness Index, also does well in terms of gender equality.
The relatively short trip back to the UK, and the fact that a lot of people speak English (even though it’s not an official language) are also plus points for many Britons.
The United Arab Emirates
Many people across the world are interested in international removals to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other parts of the UAE. This is because it has the highest demand for highly skilled workers – initially to build all the infrastructure, but now to sustain and grow the country. So much so that nine out of every ten workers in the UAE have come from a foreign country.
The low level of taxation and high salaries are appealing for expats across the world. As are the high temperatures and under 25 days a year when the sun doesn’t shine – this is especially true for those who don’t like the idea of a cold British winter.
International removals with Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals can help with removals to all of these countries, as well as many other international destinations.
You can have your own container for shipping or share one with other customers who do not have sufficient volume to fill their own container (our groupage service).
We can professionally export, pack, load, and transport the container to the appropriate port and forward it onto your chosen destination. This applies to pianos, motorbikes, cars and other larger objects – we also run a specialist service for pets. We can advise and provide you with all the necessary paperwork required by your chosen destination, relieving you of some of the stress of relocating abroad.
For more information, call us on 01379 855203 or click here for a free online moving quote.
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